Tag: Business
Business networking – a better way
Do you attend business networking events such as Business Breakfasts? So called ‘social networking‘ events? Do you have trouble keeping up the momentum? Do you need lots of coffee (read caffeine) to make those 7am starts and keep going? Perhaps you should consider a different way…… Here’s how you can build better business relationships more [...]
The harder you work, the less successful you will be. Here’s why.
Dr Bob Parsons, CEO of GoDaddy, is a world class businessman and former US Marine Corps officer. As such, he is someone who knows about business, hard work and the realities of life. Today I watched his latest video which is packed with key life and business advice despite being less than 6 minutes long. [...]
Is your stapler costing you valuable time? Find out about the easiest staplers you will ever use.
Choosing the right office equipment can be an important part of productivity management. Take staplers for example. In recent times we have had two staplers, both of which were what we thought was a decent brand. I won’t mention the name here but I will tell you about how I solved the problem. The staplers [...]
Slacking Off – Goofing Off – Statistics and a bonus tip about employee sick leave.
Slacking off, goofing off by employees is a huge cost to business and government. That said, a limited amount of slacking on the job can improve output, productivity and quality of work performed. Some cyber slacking can even be helpful. The essence of/reason for slacking is usually a lack of deep, intense interest in what [...]
What you REALLY need to know about Content Management Systems (CMS) for Web Design, Web Developers and Websites
Ok, I will keep this simple. Read it all though as it might save you money, time, stress and hassle. Just what you REALLY need to know about Content Management Systems (CMS) for Web Design, Web Developers and Websites. A Content Management System can be a fancy name for a website (or blog). Content Managed [...]
Politics! What is it about politics that it attracts so many nutters?
Politics! Earlier today, someone in an online forum posed the question: What is it about politics that it attracts so many nutters? I decided to respond… Here are just SOME of the reasons… The political environment, regardless of party – tends to be abhorrent to all but the dysfunctional, ‘less astute’ and even socially/mentally immature. [...]
BSOD or computer operating system failure – one way you can avoid it.
A BSOD, or other computer operating system (OS) failure is usually a big inconvenience and waste of valuable time. (BSOD = Blue Screen Of Death). Perhaps you remember all the stress, pain and other feelings associated with the experience? Should your computer be crucial for your everyday business or personal tasks, then you simply cannot [...]
Why I like postal letterbox junk mail and Google ads!
These days we often hear people complaining about junk mail in their letterbox and Google ads. In fact, the lack of ads is listed as a benefit for some types of online services when you take up the paid version. To me, the removal of the ads is actually a negative! My ideal is to [...]
Enjoyable, refreshing experience ordering laser toner for my printer. (Australia)
Late last year I purchased a Lexmark C543dn Color Laser printer. So far, I have been pleased with the performance, features and ease of use of my choice of printer, though have not owned it long. A while ago I ordered a black cartridge from a supplier I had bought other things from in the [...]
What will happen to the economy?
Note: This post was originally published on June 21st 2009 and should be read in that context. For a long time now, I have suspected that is the financial crisis may not have bottomed. I have been very sceptical of published positive comments of some real estate agents and politicians, who have heralded imminent better [...]
Recession is not bad! Be careful who you listen to and what you think.
Many years ago I recall listening to an astute businessman who, during an official recession in the UK, had the attitude of ‘What recession?’ The guy was not in denial, he simply refused to join the recession bandwagon and let it pollute his thoughts. Yes, pollute his thoughts. Sir Richard Branson, a billionaire and one [...]
One Unusual Reason I Like The Insurance Industry.
Curious as to why I like the insurance industry? I am not going to talk about the obvious such as peace of mind, financial prudence and so on. No, I am going to discuss the concept of truth. One which is dear to my heart. You see, insurance companies, who are in the business of [...]
Get The Right Accountant For Your Business.
When running a business it is very important to get the financial aspects correct. In fact, if you do not manage the financial parts of your business correctly, then the finances will manage you and you are highly likely to go out of business. Unless you are some kind of financial ‘whiz kid’, you are [...]
XSitePro makes building websites feel like blogging. Easy.
Today I am enjoying using XSitePro, my website builder software, to continue developing my Joy Wizard website. XSitePro makes stuff so easy and over the years while using the program I have often found myself thinking that it is just like WordPress. Easy to use, slick and full of key functionality. Another thing I like [...]
How to make easy web links that people will use.
In my article about possible mandatory Australian government Internet filtering, I mentioned sending a fax message to my local politician. You can view the article concerned here. In my fax I used the following link to a collection of blog posts which are hosted on my blog: http://clicktogetmore.info/InternetCensor The link is an easy way of [...]
Facebook, YouTube, Internet surfing can improve productivity.
I have noticed that at times, things which one might think are productivity reducers are actually productivity drivers. Check out this article about Internet surfing workers; who are actually more productive! Sneaky YouTube, Facebook peeks point to better office productivity Turned on its head… …some managers who clamp down too hard on, or ban, some [...]
Get a human when you phone (for US readers); and thoughts on customer service.
Want to speak to a person when you phone an organization? Those computerized phone systems can at times be very counter productive indeed and on occasion I have experienced greater difficulties because of them. Here is a good list of shortcuts to a real human for my North American readers. Gethuman database for better customer [...]
Key economic calendar
Here is a useful, and free, world economic calendar, in PDF format. It enables viewing of scheduled economic events like bank announcements, government reports and organisational releases month by month. Handy for anyone in business generally, and market traders of course; however it may help people who are focusing on related fields with their internet [...]
Be part of the IN crowd – register a .IN domain name.
Do you know much about domain names? Did you know how easy it is to buy and register a domain name? Did you know that you can buy a domain name from a top class domain registrar for a really good price and get loads of great free extras? Even a free email account and [...]
Green font uses up to 20% less ink!
Do you want to make your printer ink cartridges, or toner, last longer and save money on printing? Eco-minded people are mostly well aware of the impact of printing and copying on the world’s tree supply. What is less widely thought of though, is the ink and toner that’s usually consumed. Big users of ink [...]
